The stick and ball sports have their All-Star games but, it is usually more of a social event instead of a hard fought competition. NASCAR's version places the past season's best teams against each other

The stick-and-ball sports have their All-Star games but they are usually more a social event than a hard-fought competition. NASCAR's version places the past season's best teams against each other with the winner leaving with at least a million dollars in their pocket.

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Richmond International Raceway has always been known as a place for action but Saturday night's Toyota Owner's 400 had many Cup Series drivers shaking their heads. The first portion of the event belongedMore >>

Richmond International Raceway has always been known as a place for action, but Saturday night's Toyota Owner's 400 had many Cup Series drivers shaking their heads.More >>

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It's been six weeks since the Camping World Truck Series' drivers have strapped in for competition. For the veterans, the time off is appreciated, but for the growing group of "Young Guns" it is has been painful.

As the Series heads to Martinsville this weekend, several of the young drivers couldn't wait any longer and showed up a day early to get back at it.

Kyle Busch Motorsports drivers Erik Jones, Darrell Wallace Jr., and Joey Coulter have 50 combined starts on the NCWTS, with Coulter counting for 48 of those. Still the trio is anxious to get back into action this weekend.

"I definitely use the newest NASCAR video game," said Darrell Wallace Jr. on how he has tried to stay sharp during the break. "There are a lot of good drivers out there playing so it's good practice. The best thing about the game is that you can hit restart if you need to."

Wallace, who is 19 year old, is driving his first full truck season finished 12th at Daytona and looks to improve this weekend in Martinsville.

Jones is the youngest of the bunch at age 16, and earned a shot at the Martinsville start after he battle team owner Kyle Busch in the final laps of this year's Snowball Derby to capture one of the most prestigious titles in short track racing. However, he sees Martinsville as his toughest test so far as a driver.

"It's a little bit nerve-wracking because there is so many other things that come into play," said Jones. "You've got 35 other trucks out there that can wreck you at any time. They play a big part in your fate at Martinsville."

Coulter is the veteran of the group at the ripe old age of 23. He made 48 starts for Richard Childress Racing last season but, looks forward to improving his performance at KBM with his new teammates.

"It is really important to have a good team and all be working toward the same goal," said Coulter on the direction of his new team. "Going racing with these guys, you can really make both teams excel. That's what we want for ourselves and for each other."

Regardless of what happens this weekend, this trio of "Young Guns" are looking forward to getting back into action and possibly taking one of those famous Grand Father Clock trophies home.

The stick and ball sports have their All-Star games but, it is usually more of a social event instead of a hard fought competition. NASCAR's version places the past season's best teams against each other

The stick-and-ball sports have their All-Star games but they are usually more a social event than a hard-fought competition. NASCAR's version places the past season's best teams against each other with the winner leaving with at least a million dollars in their pocket.

Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon, and Dale Earnhardt Sr. are but a few of the sports greats who have gone to victory lane in the Southern 500. Matt Kenseth can now add his name to that historic trophy afterMore >>

Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Sr. are but a few of the sports greats who have gone to victory lane in the Southern 500. Matt Kenseth can now add his name to that historic trophy after a late surge took him to the win Saturday night.More >>

Last week's white knuckle action at Talladega pitted driver against driver. This week it's a battle of another form as they try to defeat a "Track Too Tough to Tame" in Darlington, South Carolina. DarlingtonMore >>

Last week's white-knuckle action at Talladega pitted driver against driver. This week it's a battle of another form as they try to defeat a "Track Too Tough to Tame" in Darlington, SC.More >>

Talladega Speedway has long been known for its exciting racing action. However, the fans at Sunday's Aaron's 499 Cup Series event experienced some additional excitement in another form as a large thunderstormMore >>

Talladega Speedway has long been known for its exciting racing action. However, the fans at Sunday's Aaron's 499 Cup Series event experienced some additional excitement in another form as a large thunderstorm with one-eighth-inch hail that halted the event with 63 laps to go.More >>

Richmond International Raceway has always been known as a place for action but Saturday night's Toyota Owner's 400 had many Cup Series drivers shaking their heads. The first portion of the event belongedMore >>

Richmond International Raceway has always been known as a place for action, but Saturday night's Toyota Owner's 400 had many Cup Series drivers shaking their heads.More >>

Growing up, Clint Bowyer cut his teeth driving the short track circuit of the Midwest. Now that he is a big time Sprint Cup driver, he is hoping that his short track experience puts him back in the winner'sMore >>

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When Matt Kenseth made the unprecedented move from his long time home at Roush/Fenway Racing to Joe Gibbs Racing, many expected him to remain a championship threat; just not this soon. Capturing his secondMore >>

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Richard Petty once told me that bad luck comes in cycles. He said that you just continue to work hard and one day it will turn back around your way. That seems to be the case for the resurgent Kyle BuschMore >>

Richard Petty once told me that bad luck comes in cycles. He said that you just continue to work hard and one day it will turn back around your way. That seems to be the case for the resurgent Kyle Busch as he heads to Kansas this weekend.More >>

The two best cars battled it out under the lights at Texas Motorspeedway Saturday night with Martin Truex falling short in the final laps to Kyle Busch for the win. The win completed a weekend sweep forMore >>

The two best cars battled it out under the lights at Texas Motorspeedway Saturday night, with Martin Truex falling short in the final laps to Kyle Busch for the win.More >>